Obsidian Bracelet This piece was purchased from

This piece was purchased from an older collection

It is prized in both Latin American and Asian cultures

Carnelian is the go-to mineral for the promotion of success

It is only found in two separate deposits on Earth

DNA from mammoths was analyzed

Obsidian Bracelet This piece was purchased fromStone: Obsidian Bead: Round 6mm Average Length: 7 in. Obsidian is a naturally occurring form of volcanic glass. Obsidian forms as lava cools very rapidly and is not considered a mineral as its lacks any form of crystal structure. It is said that obsidian is actually a mistranslation from Pliny the Elder's Natural History. The first spelling of the word was obsian. Obsidian has been used to make surgical blades and arrowheads throughout history because